RADIO, TELEVISION STATIONS:

Radio stations to tune to in an Emergency:

1630AM

In the summer of 2006 the Borough put its own AM Radio Station on the air that broadcasts emergency and borough-wide information. Below is the list of information that will be provided by the Radio Station:

Emergency:

Evacuation Instructions

Evacuation Routes

Borough-wide power failures

Traffic Detours

Etc.

Non-Emergencies:

Borough sponsored events

Borough meetings

Firework information

Etc.

Let it be noted that a rebroadcast of NOAA Weather Radio for our area is constantly being broadcast on the Borough's Radio Station.

NOAA WEATHER RADIO CAN BE HEARD ON
162.450 MHZ on VHF or VHF-FM
NOAA Website .... www.noaa.gov

SHELTER INFORMATION:

For localized evacuations either Antrim School or the High School will be utilized with backup shelters at Ocean Fire Company #1, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 and Brough Hall.
For disasters of a larger scale, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach will rely on the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management to determine what the safest shelter location will be.

EVACUATION / EVACUATION ROUTES:

An evacuation order can be issued for many types of emergencies. The emergency could be a localized emergency or something of greater magnitude that would force a borough-wide evacuation.

You will be advised of an evacuation in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach by at least one of the following:

AM Radio Station

Loud Speakers on Emergency Vehicles

PA Broadcast from the Borough's Emergency Siren

Door to Door by Emergency Personnel

If an evacuation is ordered, Route 88 West and Route 35 North will be utilized. Please tune to the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach's Radio Station on 1630 AM for additional information.

DEFINITIONS

MEAN LOW WATER (MLW) - The mean of low tides observed over a specific cycle

MEAN LOWER LOW WATER (MLLW) - The mean of the lower water heights of a mixed tide observed over a specific cycle

STORM SURGE - A large dome of water often 50-100 miles wide that sweeps across the coastline. This is our greatest threat to life and property.

It's important to know the elevation of your building as it relates to these tidal data (Mean sea level, and mean lower low water) as the forcasters will use these terms to predict the height of the storm surge. Remember, storm surge may run higher than predicted!

HURRICANE WATCH - An announcement that hurricane conditions pose a possible threat to a specified coastal area within 36 hours.

HURRICANE WARNING - A warning that sustained winds of 74 MPH or higher are expected in a specified coastal area within 24 hours or less

HURRICANE CATEGORIES -

Category I

Winds 74-95 mph

Category II

Winds 96-110 mph

Category III

Winds 111-130 mph

Category IV

Winds 131-155 mph

Category V

Winds in excess of 155 mph

WHEN TOLD TO EVACUATE

You may be told to evacuate via radio, televison or loud speakers from emergency vehicles. Call your contact and tell trhem where you are going.

Place nonperishable food, bottles water, toiletries, prescription medications, valuables, important documents, sleeping bags, first aid kit, flashlight, radio with batteries, change of clothing and special needs items in the trunk of your car.

Be sure the car has a full tank of gas as you may be in traffic for a long time.

Shut off WATER, GAS, and ELECTRIC UTILITIES if told to do so.

Call neighbors who you know may need transportation and offer your help

Secure your home and LEAVE!

Follow directions given by Emergency Management personnel. They have current information to help you evacuate to a safe area

NATURAL DISASTERS

TECHNOLOGICAL DISASTERS

Blizzard/Winter Storm

Earthquake

Flood

Hurricane

Northeaster

Tornado

Chemical Facility Accident

Fire

Nuclear Facility Accident

Power Outage

Transportation Accident

Act of Terroism/War

WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNINGS

If a weather storm WATCH is announced, it means that storm conditions are a real possibility and may threaten the area

When a weather WATCH has been announced, you should:

Make sure your car has enough gas to get you to a shelter, if necessary - Remember, you could be driving in very heavy traffic

Check your flashlight and radio batteries

Refill prescriptions, if your supply is low

Organize your family and let friends and relatives know you may be evacuated

Make arrangements for the safety of your pets

STAY TUNED TO LOCAL RADIO/TV STATIONS

If a weather storm WARNING is announced, it means that storm conditions are expected to occur.